IG1 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Ilford in Redbridge. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Clementswood ward and the Ilford South constituency.
Day-to-day life in IG1 1BU has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are high (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00185703 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG1 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 1BU.
583
28
£ 0 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 91% private renter occupancy, IG1 1BU is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1BU. The average age is 28.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 1BU are high at 198 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cleveland Road Primary School
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Winston Way Academy
Christchurch Primary School
Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Josh Food0.9 km
- Mini Supermarket0.9 km
- Shell Ilford Filling Station1.0 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- Icestone Desserts0.4 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Tuca Canteen0.7 km
- The Crown Banqueting Suite0.6 km
- APNA DES0.4 km
- Burgerbase Ilford0.4 km
- Calabash0.1 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
87 nearby- Ego Romanian Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Lights out mocktails1.0 km
- Shish BBQ0.2 km
- Auntie Annes0.1 km
- Bubble & Straw0.5 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco Stores0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.4 km
- Travelodge Central0.2 km
- City Best Hotel Limited0.6 km
- Arinza Hotel0.6 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bar 21 Ilford0.1 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.6 km
- O'Neills0.1 km
- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.5 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.2 km
- Seven Kings1.8 km
- Manor Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11BU · Data under Open Government Licence